Cruisex234

How old were the kids?

 

9 and 10

I'm sorry I've been slow to post-

We went a couple of weeks ago on April 13. I called ahead of time, a few days before and the Radisson was very iffy as far as availability when I requested day passes. However next door is the Occidental which was more than accomodating.

 

I went for the full all inclusive pkg, which I was glad that I did afterwards.

We arrived from the ship around 815am, ate breakfast at the resort. A great spread! The bars open around 10am and are booming thereafter!

It was great just swimming up and grabbing a drink as it was also included. Around 12n, the lunch options open up and the food once again was plenty - some really good options! We stayed until 330p in which we just caught a cab (change to dry clothes!) back to the dock.

 

The chairs out at the pool and beach are first come first serve and there are towels available at the towel hut for all.

 

The cost was approx 78 for adult and half price for kids as we had two with us for the trip!

 

We really enjoyed our day and all the food and drinks we wanted! It was a beautiful resort and I would recommend it.

 

Hope that helps anyone considering a day pass -

 

Larry

Last I heard, if available, the Occidental was $75 pp all inclusive and the Riu was $100 pp. The Renaissance offers a day pass for use of their private island for $75 pp which includes lunch and one beverage, though they limit sales to days when their occupancy is less than 90%.

 

Thanks for the info and help. I will check with them in the morning on availability. We always pick one port while on a cruise to do a day pass and spend at a beach resort. If not there's always another time and alt. plans that can be made.

Thanks for the up to date information. :) If you did not have to have use of the pool facilities, I have also thought it just as worthwhile to rent chaises and umbrellas from the vendors at the south end of the beach. With Bugaloe being right there on the pier, it is an easy walk and their food and beverage is less expensive than the Radisson's.

 

That definitely sounds reasonable. The family wants a more resort/day pass feeling I suppose with some pool time.

 

I just got off the phone with the Radisson they are booked all next week as we would suspect.

 

Occidental be my next one to try? Any others on that strip there that would work to give a shot?

 

Thanks for your help -

Thanks also for posting all those great details of your recent Radisson experience. Definitely will be helpful! How did you pass up on that awesome looking pool there in your photos :)

 

So if I arrive at the Radisson with my family of 4 and we are turned down, isn't the Occidental or another property next door that we could check for the same sort of day pass?

 

Thanks again -

Just curious if anyone has been able to get a day passes recently with the Radisson?

 

I know with the "season" now, they sometimes limit these?

 

Has anyone tried the all inclusive Occidental day passes?

 

Thanks-

Wow this is a great thread for planning on obstructed views!

 

I need some help in deciding for an upcoming cruise on the Caribbean Princess. Only choices left that interest me are these two E422 or E424

Any pics or advice?

 

Thanks!

[quote name='royalcruz']Drop off everyone (maybe keep one person with you) and the luggage and then park and walk to the terminal. Princess will probably use Pier 3. The garage is next to the terminal, but it's a very big garage, shared by the convention center.[/quote]

Thank you.
Whether it is pier 2 or 3, I think dropping off everyone with luggage may be beneficial, otherwise we are rolling a few suitcases to get from the garage to the enterance and with 2 kids and bags that may not be the easiest.

Hi everyone -
Just trying to get some advice for our cruise this weekend out of Port Everglades - Ft. Lauderdale.

We are driving in that morning and will park at the port. Once we drive into the port, this is where my question and doubts are.....

How would you suggest is the best way to handle this? Should I drop off my party at a certain spot and then go and park the car?
or
Would you suggest parking and then strolling over to the enterance together?
Does anyone know the distance involved or if this is even do-able?

If someone who has experienced this can give me some advice on how to make the process smooth, I would greatly appreciate it. I don't want to start things off wrong on our first day - just getting on the cruise.
We are on the Emerald Princess for Sunday...

Thanks fo your help in advance! :)

Hi everyone -

Just trying to get some advice for our cruise this weekend out of Port Everglades - Ft. Lauderdale.

 

We are driving in that morning and will park at the port. Once we drive into the port, this is where my question and doubts are.....

 

How would you suggest is the best way to handle this? Should I drop off my party at a certain spot and then go and park the car?

or

Would you suggest parking and then strolling over to the enterance together?

 

If someone who has experienced this can give me some advice on how to make the process smooth, I would greatly appreciate it. I don't want to start things off wrong on our first day - just getting on the cruise.

We are on the Emerald Princess for Sunday...

 

Thanks fo your help in advance! :)

I went with Hotwire...

Right now they have some awesome deals.

 

I got Pan Pacific Seattle for $129 a night

staying post cruise

7/26 - 7/29

 

I spoke to someone very nice on the phone and did as mentioned...

Just politely asked for 2 beds (doubles), no problem. They noted it on the reservations. It was as if they were expecting my call and were ready to type in the preference.

 

;)

Thanks johndru, that's exactly why I was wanting it also. I have used priceline before but not hotwire. Good luck on your quest also.

Help!!

How does Priceline work when you have a family of 4 and need 2 beds?

Thanks....

 

Hotwire has 3.5stars

7/18 one night stay at Sea Tac airport location

 

Hilton - $69

 

Any diff btwn - Hilton, Radisson, Doubletree - over at Sea Tac?